Journal of anesthesia
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Journal of anesthesia · Dec 2020
Meta AnalysisThe analgesic efficacy of quadratus lumborum block in caesarean delivery: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis.
Quadratus lumborum block (QLB) has recently gained popularity for postoperative analgesia after cesarean delivery (CD) as it provides both visceral and somato-sensory blockade of the abdomen. Aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the analgesic potential of QLB after CD. ⋯ QLB significantly reduces opioid requirements in CD and may have analgesic effects lasting 24 h.
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Journal of anesthesia · Dec 2020
Meta AnalysisComparison of colloid and crystalloid using goal-directed fluid therapy protocol in non-cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
A few randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have compared crystalloid-based goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) with starch-based GDFT in patients undergoing major surgical procedures with conflicting results. In this meta-analysis, colloid-based GDFT was compared with crystalloid-based GDFT. ⋯ Colloids in goal-directed fluid therapy protocol does not offer any benefit over crystalloid-based goal-directed fluid therapy protocol in patients undergoing major non-cardiac surgical procedure.